NE HEALTH BUREAU
KOLKATA, JUNE 21
Echoing the timeless message that wellness is the foundation of national progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led the nationwide celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Kolkata, inspiring millions across India and abroad to embrace yoga as a way of life under this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
From physical wellness to inner peace, yoga enriches every aspect of life. Delighted to join this year’s celebrations in Kolkata. https://t.co/75UZECw8JR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2026
আজ সকালে কলকাতার রেড রোডে একটি যোগ দিবসের এক ব্যতিক্রমী কর্মসূচি অনুষ্ঠিত হয়, যেখানে প্রত্যেকের জীবনে যোগাভ্যাসের গুরুত্ব সম্পর্কে একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বার্তা প্রদানের লক্ষ্যে সমাজের সমস্ত স্তরের মানুষ অংশগ্রহণ করেন।
এবারের, মূল ভাবনা ছিল ‘সুস্থ বার্ধক্যের জন্য যোগ’, যা ফিট এবং… pic.twitter.com/95FVBKAfhc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2026
The nationwide observance transformed parks, stadiums, educational institutions and public spaces into centres of collective wellness, with citizens from all walks of life participating in yoga sessions aimed at promoting physical fitness, mental well-being and holistic health.
- Prime Minister spearheads 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations from Kolkata under the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’
- Mansukh Mandaviya and Akshay Kumar inspire thousands at New Delhi’s mega Fit India yoga gathering
- Lakhs participate across SAI centres, Khelo India institutions and sports establishments nationwide
- Minister says daily fitness and yoga are essential for achieving the vision of a Viksit Bharat
- Fit India, MY Bharat and Yogasana Bharat converge to drive a nationwide wellness revolution
- India’s Yogasana champions, fitness icons and wellness experts honoured for advancing healthy living
In New Delhi, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya joined hands with actor and fitness advocate Akshay Kumar to lead a large-scale celebration at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, where nearly 3,000 participants gathered for a mass yoga session organised by the Fit India Movement under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Simultaneously, yoga sessions were conducted at Sports Authority of India centres, National Centres of Excellence, SAI Training Centres, Khelo India institutions and sports establishments across the country, drawing participation from lakhs of citizens and reinforcing yoga’s growing role in India’s preventive healthcare ecosystem.
Addressing the gathering, Mansukh Mandaviya underscored the importance of integrating fitness into daily life.
“Yoga and fitness must become part of everyday life if India is to realise its vision of becoming a developed nation,” he said.
The Minister highlighted the transformative role of the Fit India Movement in promoting behavioural change and preventive healthcare through mass participation and community engagement.
During his interaction with participants, Mandaviya reiterated the importance of maintaining good health through sustainable lifestyle choices.
“Good health and fitness practices such as yoga and cycling must become an integral part of our daily routine,” he emphasised.
Akshay Kumar, widely regarded as one of India’s leading fitness ambassadors, spoke about yoga’s transformative impact on both body and mind.
“Yoga plays a vital role in promoting physical and mental well-being, and fitness should become a regular habit for every individual,” he said.
The programme commenced with cultural performances, followed by a live telecast of the Prime Minister’s address from Kolkata and a Common Yoga Protocol session led by renowned yoga and wellness instructor Anshuka Parwani, who was felicitated as a Fit India Icon.
Akshay Kumar was also honoured as a Fit India Icon for his contribution to promoting fitness and healthy living among millions of Indians.
The occasion further celebrated India’s growing prominence in Yogasana as athletes who excelled at the recently concluded World Yogasana Sport Championship in Ahmedabad were felicitated as Fit India Champions.
Senior officials, including Secretary (Sports) Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary (Youth Affairs) Pallavi Jain Govil, Sports Authority of India officials and members of the sporting fraternity, attended the event.
Following the formal programme, participants engaged in yoga-based wellness activities, expert counselling sessions and an impressive Mallakhamb demonstration that showcased India’s rich indigenous fitness traditions.
The celebrations highlighted the growing synergy between flagship initiatives such as Fit India, MY Bharat and Yogasana Bharat, reflecting a nationwide movement towards healthier lifestyles and reaffirming India’s leadership in taking yoga from an ancient tradition to a global wellness phenomenon.
